- Senior Data Scientist (55707) Senior Data Scientist This is your chance to join Canada’s top public sector data science program! Collaborating with teams across the Corporation, Senior Data Scientists bridge the divide between raw data and action, with an emphasis on solving real world problems and operationalizing solutions.

The Senior Data

Scientist position is dedicated to leading and shaping end-to-end data science projects. This role serves as the driving force behind data science at the City of Edmonton and the application of insights to fulfill organizational objectives.

Project Intake: Decide on whether a project requires data science approaches such as machine learning, clustering, and forecasting. Do research on potential solutions, and project directions Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex data science projects, aligning them with corporate objectives and incorporating project planning, scheduling, resourcing, risk assessment, and cost/benefit analyses. Guide junior staff and mentor data science students on projects, and coordinate efforts between those involved Data Analysis: Analyze large and intricate datasets to extract meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions, considering the size, scope, duration, risk, and complexity of the projects Unix, Docker, Databases, Scripting) for production-level implementation Operationalization: Work with Community partners to design a solution that can be used by front-line staff, and monitor usage as a key metric of project success Quality Assurance: Rigorously test and validate data-driven solutions to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with the organization's strategic direction Performance Monitoring: Continually monitor the performance of deployed models, adapting and interpreting them as necessary to reduce uncertainty and increase the likelihood of success.

Collaborate with the Data and Analytics Ethicist to examine ethical implications. This includes preparing progress reports and escalating project concerns to project governance Model Optimization:



Iteratively improve machine learning models as needed to enhance predictive accuracy and relevance to business goals Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate complex findings and insights to non-technical Community Partners, including senior management, to influence the Corporation's strategic direction Continual Learning: Stay up to date with new advancements in the field of data science broadly, with a specific emphasis on learning cutting-edge techniques directly beneficial to the end-to-end implementation of data science projects at the City Graduate University Degree in applied statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a related field ~8 years experience with an emphasis on complex operationalized artificial intelligence projects ~ Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation is required. Proficient in multivariate regression/classification, time series models, cluster analysis, anomaly detection, optimization, neural network models, supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques Experience using state of the art machine-learning techniques (e.g.

Proficiency in relational databases, SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., R, Python) Experience with Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and architectures Strong programming skills with experience in software development in a collaborative environment Demonstrated success in applying machine learning and statistical methods to solve practical problems Strong critical thinking, consensus-building, and influential skills Self-directed and capable of managing complex projects independently Proficient in project management with a track record of implementing improvements at organizational, departmental, and operational levels Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion Applicants may be tested Up to 1 permanent full-time position Hours of Work : 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary Range : $59.733 - $75.455 (Hourly); $Classification Title : Senior IT Project Manager-8hrs 1 - Permanent Full-time Communications & Business Intelligence

📌 Senior Data Scientist - E-Commerce (Edmonton)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Edmonton